In our quest to make your holiday feast extra special, we’ve gathered a delectable selection of 10 Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes. From the savory vegan meatloaf to the festive falafels that rival traditional meatballs, and from the hearty vegan stuffed acorn squash to a plant-based take on the classic turkey roast, these recipes are bound to elevate your holiday celebration. Embark on a delightful culinary journey with us as we dive into a diverse array of creative and mouthwatering vegan Thanksgiving recipes.
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Vegan Meatloaf
For a Thanksgiving main dish that will truly impress your guests, dedicate only 15 minutes to preparation. This remarkable creation offers a moist and flavorful experience. Pair it with vegan mashed potatoes and green bean casserole to complete your holiday feast. Click here for the recipe.
Holiday Festive Falafels (No Meatballs)
(By Two Spoons)
These holiday festive falafels are a delightful treat, brimming with deep umami flavor, boasting a crispy exterior, and a tender, meaty inside. Whether you’re a vegan or not, you’re bound to adore them. They offer comfort and coziness that’s hard to resist. Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash
(By Make It Dairy Free)
When contemplating Thanksgiving main dishes, it’s quite simple to find squash. However, if you lack experience in cooking with it, you might be clueless. We’ve got you covered, though, with this exceptionally delicious vegan stuffed acorn squash! Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Turkey Roast
(By School Night Vegan)
Ideal for serving with all your favorite veggies, this succulent, meaty, and flavor-packed vegan turkey roast made with seitan has got you covered! Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Wellington
(By Crumbs & Caramel)
This vegan Wellington, it’s the perfect Thanksgiving main dish, and is sure to please both vegans and non-vegans! It boasts a richly flavored filling with balsamic-seared mushrooms, roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, a blend of chickpeas, wild rice, spinach, an abundance of garlic and herbs, and a generous handful of cranberries. Click here for the recipe.
Thanksgiving Main Dish Holiday Roast
(By hot for food)
This impressive Thanksgiving roast has layers of a savory mushroom lentil stew, mashed sweet potato, and an apple cranberry sauce all wrapped up into a puff pastry package. Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Thanksgiving Power Bowl
(By Feasting on Fruit)
You can whip up this nutritious, savory power bowl in just about an hour, and it gives a little nod to the traditional Thanksgiving feast. Click here for the recipe.
Vegan ‘Pollo’ Guisado
(By plant based RD)
Here’s a perfect vegan version of Pollo Guisado, which translates to “stewed chicken” in Spanish, and it’s an ideal choice for Thanksgiving. Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Lentil Shepherdās Pie
(By Naturally Zuzu)
Packed with the delightful flavors and textures you’d typically find in a traditional shepherd’s pie, it’s the dish everyone can’t get enough of during Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving potluck gatherings. Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner
(By plant based RD)
You’ve got a complete Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner for your Thanksgiving feast. It features one main dish and four hearty sides, and the best part is, it’s all ready in just 45 minutes. Click here for the recipe.
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Article by Laura BolaƱos. Featured image, courtesy of Make It Dairy Free
